Chapter 1 Flashcards
What are the three characteristics of monocots?
1 cotyledon
Fibrous roots
Petals in multiples of 3
A biologist that studies “graminoids” is studying what type of plant?
Grass
Some living things are called “Consumers”. Give an example:
Bear
What is the name for “flowering seed plants?”
Angiosperm
Name two major types if root systems.
Fibrous & taproot
In describing the structure of a leaf, what part connects the blade to the stem?
Petiole
Non-woody plants are described by what word?
Herbaceous
The “Study of Living Things” is the definition for what word?
Biology
A tree that looses its leaves in the fall is called what kind of tree?
Deciduous
Name the three major groups of study within biology?
Botany
Zoology
Human anatomy and physiology
Graminoids typically have what type of root structure?
Fibrous
Give an example of a plant with a “tap” root.
Dandelion
A leaf with a smooth edge is said to have what kind of margin?
Entire
A leaf with a jagged edge is said to have what kind of margin?
Toothed
Name three cereal grains.
Corn, wheat & rye
